Question 1

What is the mission of The Sports Trust?

Accepted Answer

The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of the district of Shepway assisting in the provision of facilities and other services that will enable them to participate in amateur sports.

Question 2

What is the financial size of The Sports Trust?

Accepted Answer

The Sports Trust is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £1,442,930 and total expenditure of £1,521,955.

Question 3

How does The Sports Trust allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 72.9% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 27.1% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.7%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of The Sports Trust?

Accepted Answer

The Sports Trust employs 22 staff members and is supported by 67 volunteers.

Question 5

Does The Sports Trust receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 30.2% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does The Sports Trust pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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